29 | | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, July 28, 2022 | BAGATTO, Dr. Giuseppe (Joe), PhD May 14, 1958 - July 12, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ The family announces with sorrow his death at the age of 64 years. As per his wishes, he died at home with his loving wife Sharon and his brother and best friend Lou at his side. Beloved husband of Sharon Bagatto. Son of the late Renzo and Paolina Bagatto. Step- father to Melanie Flake (Brad), Shaun Cunningham (Maddie), Amanda Cunningham (Rob). Cherished Nonno of Eden and Owen. Joe was the second youngest of his siblings: sister Renza (Mike Caldwell), brother Luigi (Sheridan) and sister Rossella (Giuseppe Bagnato). Sadly missed by his nephews and niece: Robert Bagatto (Angela), Robert Caldwell (Jaclyn), Renzo (Lori), Sara (Adam McConachie) and great nephews and niece Anthony, Gabriel, Lillian and James. Joe's post-secondary education started at the University of Western Ontario where he completed a BSc. He then went on to Laurentian University where he received his MSc and Queen's University where he earned his PhD in Biology. His professional working life began in the Department of Biology at LU as an Adjunct professor. As a research scientist one of his projects was working towards the regreening efforts in the Sudbury area on the mining tailing sites. He also taught in the Upgrading Program at Cambrian College where he met Sharon who was one of his students. He later attended teachers college at Brock University where he completed his B.Ed. In his early 40's, he and Sharon moved to Whitby where he started his career as an educator with the Durham District School Board. Over the last 21 years he has taught at Maple Ridge P.S. in Pickering, Lord Elgin P.S. in Ajax and finally Pringle Creek in Whitby. As a grade 7/8 teacher he was able to help countless students achieve success in Mathematics and Science and inspired many to pursue further education in these subjects. After being together for over 30 years, Joe and Sharon married in 2015. Joe will always be remembered for his kind and gentle demeanour and for the countless times he helped family with home projects. He was an amazing handyman with his attention to detail, expertise and skills in home improvement. Joe was also known to be a family oriented person. He always put his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews first and took endless joy in bringing them happiness. The following are a few thoughts on Joey B, from his colleagues at Pringle Creek P.S.: Joe was a phenomenal teacher. His knowledge and passion for his work was unmatched. He was dedicated, passionate and always willing to take the extra time to explain a concept to both students and fellow teachers. Joe was known by students to be a fair, professional, caring and compassionate teacher and enjoyed his structure and organization. As a team member, he was always the calm, quiet and wise person that you could always depend on. The Pringle creek community will always remember him and think so fondly of him. There is a special place in heaven for people who dedicate much of their life to teaching others. May he Rest in Peace. Donations may be made to Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Humane Society of Durham or Sudbury. Please call Mount Lawn Funeral Home (905-443-3376) to make a donation. PEDDLE, Alphaeus (Bob) Frederick ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Left us peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022 (age 79), at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Our "Poppy", as he was known by his grandchildren, was a husband, father and grandfather who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. He loved to tease and tell stories, especially with his grandchildren - a common expression from them was, "Is that true, Nanny?" A special gift from them was a t-shirt, with the logo, "Poppy - the Man, the Myth, the Legend". His family was always the centre of his life! Bob spent 7 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Highlights were qualifying as a Parachutist at the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre in Rivers, Manitoba, and completing tours of duty in both Germany (NATO) and Cyprus (U.N. Peacekeeping). He then proudly served 31½ years with the Toronto Police Service, spending most of his career as a Detective, gaining respect as an excellent investigator and mentor to those who sought out his assistance/knowledge. On retiring, he became an active volunteer at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 in Whitby, holding many offices including Vice Presidents and President. Having been diagnosed with terminal cancer a number of years ago, he never asked, "why me"? He felt fortunate to have lived such a full life - enjoyed his career, married the love of his life, participated actively in his children's and grandchildren's lives - no time for regret or sadness. Loved ones who will miss him so much are many: his wife Mavis (née Hart), daughter Natasha, son Jason (Barb); grandchildren Aspen, Tanner, Audrey, and Davis. He was the middle child in a family of 14 siblings born to Edith (née Stuckless) and Enurchus Peddle and will be missed by 5 surviving siblings - Thomas (Hersey), Winston (Jocelyn), Ronald (Chris) of Newfoundland, and Bernice Milley (Victor) and Linda Taylor (Michael) of Toronto; as well as many extended family and friends. Celebration of Life: Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 117 Byron Street South, Whitby. The memories that we create with them and moments that we cherish become life's greatest treasure, as the recollections that we have established with another will last a lifetime. GUTHRIE, Donald "Don" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Of Delhi, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 21, 2022, in his 68th year. Courageous, Beloved, and loving husband to Leslie Guthrie (nee Lynde). Father of cherished daughters; Kelly Cowan (Dave) and Kristie Martin (AJ). A proud grandpa to three strapping grandsons; Cole Hughes, Lane Cowan, and Kason Martin, and granddaughter, Adalyn Martin who keeps us all in line. Don was the eldest son of the Late William Franklin Guthrie (2016) and Jacqulin Betty (Rose) Guthrie. Dearest brother of Wilma Smith (Ted), Neil, Dwight (Linda), Jennifer Jones (Paul). He will also be greatly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. He was raised on a beef farm in Whitby, Ontario and was a 4H and Junior Farmer Member. Don started driving a truck at 17 years old. During his 48 years of trucking, he hauled feed, freight, and heavy equipment. He and his family moved to Mount Elgin, Ontario in 1992 to haul cars for ACL and MCL out of Putnam, Ontario. He was a member of Audley United Church, Ajax and Junior Councillor at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac, Tweed. The very thing he loved the most was visiting with family and friends. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi (519) 582-1290 (www.mfh.care) for visitation on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ted Smith officiating. A Private Family Inerment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or your local Food Bank will be gratefully appreciated by the family. "Roll on" Don, we love you forever. CASCAGNETTE, Charlotte Rita (nee Wludyka) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on July 16, 2022. Predeceased by her husband Lawrence, parents Mary and Walter, siblings Eileen, Dolly, Clara and Walter (Butch). Survived by Ernie, her beloved partner. Cherished mother of Rosemary (the late Larry), Joan (Greg), Brian (Jane), Paul and Mary (John). Cherished grandmother of Travis, Gary (Wendy), Nicholas (Brittney), Paul (Katherine), Joshua (Meagan), Danielle (Josh), Courtney (Brad), Brittney, Clayton and Kristine (Gabriel). Great grandmother of Zachary, Jayden, Izabella, Calvin, Emery, Tucker, Tristan and Hailey. Step-children Susan (Ian), Lucille (Ray), Patrick (Darlene), Kenneth (Michelle) as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the wonderful Doctors and Nurses of Med/Surg Floor at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Thursday, July 21st at 11 a.m., visitation will be held at the church from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or Durham Region Cancer Centre. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. Heavy are our hearts today, memory brings you back once more, to the time when you were with us, to the happy days of yore. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above.